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Environmental Health Officer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bournemouth

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Environmental Health Officer

Bournemouth | Hybrid

Rate: £40 per hour 
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 
Initial Contract Length: 6 months 
Start Date: 5th May 
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (9am-5pm)

Role summary

We are working with a Local Authority within Regulatory Services to recruit an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to support their Environmental Health & Licensing team.

This is a key role within Planning, Transport and Regulation, where you will act as a subject matter expert, leading on complex enforcement cases, advising stakeholders, and supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality regulatory services.

What you will do as a Environmental Health Officer

- Lead and manage complex environmental health enforcement investigations 
- Carry out proactive and reactive inspections in line with risk-based priorities 
- Prepare legal reports, case files, and represent the Council in court where required 
- Provide expert advice to internal teams, elected members, businesses, and the public 
- Support media enquiries and high-profile cases within your specialist area 
- Maintain accurate enforcement records and contribute to service improvements 
- Mentor and support junior staff within the Regulatory Services team

What you will need as a Environmental Health Officer

- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health (or related discipline) 
- Minimum 2 years' experience within Environmental Health enforcement 
- Strong understanding of legislation, enforcement processes, and court procedures 
- Experience handling complex or high-profile cases 
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders 
- Strong report writing and analytical skills 
- Confident working independently and making decisions under pressure

What's on offer

- £40 per hour contract rate 
- 6-month initial contract with strong extension potential 
- Hybrid working model 
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cases 
- Supportive and experienced Regulatory Services team 
 
Apply NOW or contact me directly to discuss this Environmental Health Officer opportunity in more detail.

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